Benidorm
Spain
Benidorm is one of the biggest European beach destinations. It has also an extensive gay scene, with about 30 gay bars all located close to each other in the Old Town. It is is very popular by English tourists.40 km from Alicante
guideValencia
Spain
Valencia is the 3rd biggest city of Spain. You can compare it a bit with Barcelona, old buildings combined with modern architecture and a beach next to the city. Valencia is way less touristic, but they are working on that. The gay night life is only happening in the weekend. It is a great city for a weekend city trip.130 km from Alicante
guideIbiza
Spain
Ibiza is the party island close to Barcelona. You can fly there or travel by boat. The island is famous for it's massive parties. Ibiza town is a very nice old town, with nice restaurants, terraces and small gay bars. The big parties are usually more mixed.180 km from Alicante
guideGranada
Spain
Granada is a beautiful historic city in the south of Spain. The Alhambra is a world famous attraction. In summer it can be too hot, so best to visit is spring or autumn. Make sure to book your Alhambra tickets in advance, you really can not miss this one. There are a few gay bars in Granada.300 km from Alicante
guideMadrid
Spain
Madrid is the capital of Spain and is a very beautiful city. Their gay pride is one of the biggest in Europe. The gay night-life is concentrated in the area Chueca, which is right in the center of the city. There are many gay bars, clubs and gay saunas. The night-life is happening on Fridays and Saturdays mostly.360 km from Alicante
guideSitges
Spain
Sitges is a beach town 40 minutes by train from Barcelona. It has 2 gay beaches (one nude), and many gay bars, clubs, and restaurant. This is one of the most popular gay beach destinations in Europe. The party goes on every night of the week in high season in summer (in contradiction to Barcelona, which is more focussed to the weekend).380 km from Alicante
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